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Predators sign Hornqvist to 5-year contract

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Modified: April 30, 2013 at 4:37 pm •
Published: April 30, 2013

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In this photo taken April 6, 2013, Nashville Predators forward Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, plays against the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators announced Tuesday, April 30, that they have signed Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million contract. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hornqvist scored 30 goals in 2009-10 to become the fourth player in franchise history to reach that benchmark. He tied for second in the NHL with eight game-winning goals that season.

He followed that up with 21 goals in 2010-11 and provided a team-high 27 goals in 2011-12. He ranks eighth on the franchise's all-time list in power-play goals (28) and is 10th in overall goals (84).

"He is a unique player," Poile said. "He is one of the fiercest competitors in the National Hockey League. He has that net presence like nobody else. He's a courageous player. He can score goals. He brings a lot of energy to our team."

Now he has a chance to continue bringing that energy for many years to come.

"I want to stay here," Hornqvist said. "I really like it here. It's a great place to live and great place to play, and the fans are great."